Magnetic Sensors - Compass, Magnetic Field (Modules)

Sensors and transducers are devices that are used to detect and measure physical quantities, such as temperature, pressure, motion, or light. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, including industrial, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics. Sensors and transducers are available in a wide range of types and configurations, depending on the specific quantity that they are designed to measure. Magnetic sensors, also known as compass sensors or magnetometers, are sensors that are used to measure the strength and direction of a magnetic field. They are commonly used in navigation and orientation applications, such as compasses, smartphones, and other devices that require information about the direction of magnetic north. Magnetic sensors are available in a variety of types and configurations, including Hall effect, magnetoresistive, and fluxgate sensors. Magnetic field modules are devices that are used to generate a magnetic field, or to measure the strength and direction of an existing magnetic field. They are commonly used in scientific and industrial applications, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particle accelerators, and motors. Magnetic field modules are available in a variety of types and configurations, including electromagnets, permanent magnets, and superconducting magnets. Sensors, transducers, magnetic sensors, and magnetic field modules are typically available from electronic component manufacturers and distributors. They can be purchased in small quantities for use in prototyping or testing, or in larger quantities for production and commercial applications.